Central Illinois high school football is becoming a hot spot for top Division 1 college programs."It is cool because you ...

As the quarterback at Northern Illinois last fall, Hampton helped the Huskies pull off a stunning victory at then-No. 5 Notre Dame. Now, he’s going to suit up for Illinois in 20 ...

Initially recruited by Lovie Smith in 2017, Joseph needed a few seasons ... Joseph is one of several ex-Illini to have successfully transitioned to the NFL, including Nate Hobbs Jr., Sydney ...

Three former Illini are playing prominent parts for Dan ... Defensive back Quan Martin is also starting for the Commanders. The Lovie Smith recruit at Illinois scored a touchdown Saturday on ...

In that scenario, could McVay make a bold call and hire Lovie Smith for the role? Smith, the former head coach of the Chicago Bears, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Illinois Fighting Illini served under ...

The Chicago Bears have reached into their past and interviewed former Carolina Panthers and Washington Commanders coach Ron Rivera for their head coaching job. Rivera is 102-103-2 in 13 years ...

Before Bielems arrived in Champaign, Illinois enjoyed one moderately successful season in then-coach Lovie Smith's five-year ... fifth year in Champaign. The Illini finished fifth in the Big ...

The Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs will square off for the second time in three years when Super Bowl 59 kicks off Feb. 9. At least one player born in Illinois figures to see playing ...